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The NATO Summit has ended but there's still one very important reason why Ukraine is years away from gaining acceptance into the alliance.

Why Ukraine won’t be joining NATO for many years to come

A country like Russia isn't able to use its hypersonic missiles alone to control a territory without also having troops on the ground.

Can hypersonic missiles replace boots on the ground?

Supplying older weapons to Ukraine will not overwhelm the American military; instead, it presents several advantages to the United States.

Has the US military overcommitted itself to the Ukraine War?

China is restricting exports of two key metals used in semiconductor production but it's not nearly as bad as it sounds.

No reason to worry about China hitting back with new trade restrictions

NYC's real estate market is plagued by aging demographics, steep rents and a migration of remote workers looking for more space.

The three-headed dragon plaguing New York City real estate

As the debate continues over whether or not Scotland should secede from the U.K., many say there's little financial incentive to do so.

Why Scottish independence is never going to happen

It may be a good thing that China canceled a summit with the EU's foreign policy chief given their tensions over trade, human rights and Ukraine.

Maybe it’s okay China canceled a summit with the EU

With the U.S. political system in flux, now is a good time for companies to consider some form of ESG, but it will take years to get it right.

ESG is not a global conspiracy to destroy the United States

If and when France deals with its institutionalized racism, it will succeed, given its self-reliant economy and healthy demographic picture.

France may look bleak today, but its future is bright

Businesses still in China should reconsider their options as new demographic data foreshadows a collapse in the labor force.

The Chinese labor force is on the verge of collapse

The U.S. is expected to add sanctions on companies tied to the Wagner Group after Putin admitted the mercenary organization was state-funded.

What’s next for the Russian state-funded Wagner Group?

As Ukraine's counteroffensive finally revs up, it's time for the U.S. to start talking about its strategic nuclear policies towards Russia.

What does American nuclear strategy look like amid Ukraine’s counteroffensive?

Some military experts are wondering what will happen in the countries outside Russia where the Wagner Group has had a presence.

Now what happens to Wagner Group’s presence internationally?

Russian propaganda and the lack of a free press make confirmation of facts virtually impossible in the aftermath of the mutiny in Russia.

Russian propaganda is fighting against itself

A civil war was possibly averted after Belarus stepped in and helped end the Wagner group's mutiny against Russian military forces.

How Russia was on the brink of a civil war

A deal has been reached after the brief mutiny in Russia by the Wagner Group, sparing its chief's life and those of his soldiers.

Russians fighting Russians is attractive but someone has to win

A balanced approach, combining renewable energy and fossil fuels, is the key to building a successful U.S. electricity infrastructure.

The future of US electricity includes fossil fuels and green energy

President Biden and India's leader Modi meet in Washington to try to forge ties in countering the global influence of China.

Biden and Modi’s meeting won’t amount to much

Russia's military struggles in Ukraine could have an impact on the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Russia’s woes in Ukraine could impact Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict

The U.S. has three options for responding to recent news that China has a listening post in Cuba to spy on America.

How should the US respond to China’s spy base in Cuba?

Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to China may be more about intelligence gathering than it is about repairing diplomatic relations.

Blinken trip to China is about intelligence gathering, not diplomacy

The ban on Ukrainian grain exports by five EU nations, meant to protect local farmers, is a financially devastating blow to Ukraine.

EU nations’ bans on grain exports will be devastating to Ukraine

The Ukraine War is seen by some as an ego-driven power play by Vladimir Putin, but it's really more of a desperate gamble to save Russia.

What’s the likelihood of Vladimir Putin getting assassinated?

The wildfire season in Canada is just getting started. With the help of dry land, high winds and frequent lightning, it'll only get worse.

Expect more smokey air ahead from Canada’s wildfires